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'Human compassion comes to the fore in a crisis'

'Extraordinary times require an extraordinary response.'

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today revealed a grant of up to £2,500 a month for self-employed people but they can't get it until June.

'Our actions can make a difference'

The leader of South Kesteven District Council Cooke has urged everyone to follow guidance and stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

Former Mayor of Grantham Alan Parkin dies aged 90

Mr Parkin became Mayor of Grantham in 1999, and was appointed Chairman of SKDC in 2001.

Lincolnshire MPs join forces to urge constituents to follow rules and keep calm

The county's MPs have come together to send a clear message during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus: Leisure centres in Grantham and other district towns are closed

The Meres leisure centre is closed for the foreseeable future.

Coronavirus: Government announces it will pay 80 per cent of salaries of employees unable to work, extra for Universal Credit and help for self-employed

Rishi Sunak says the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which will cover up to £2,500 a month, is an unprecedented move.

Councillors still here to help during coronavirus crisis

Letter: Councillors offer help while councils postpone meetings

'We must do whatever it takes to get through the coronavirus crisis'

Grantham MP Gareth Davies: "Our country is now gripped in a public health crisis of a scale not seen in a generation."

All theatres, cafes and leisure centres told to close today

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told all theatres, cafes and leisure centres to close today to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Information hub launched in South Kesteven for district residents

The hub will be the first point of contact for communities and individuals sharing or requiring information about COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Lincolnshire County Council staff to work from home and council meetings suspended

Staff will work from home and council meetings will be suspended under the latest plans announced by Lincolnshire County Council.

Council leader recommends closure of Guildhall Arts Centre and Wyndham Park Visitors' Centre

Councillor Kelham Cooke is also suspending all district council and committee meetings.

CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson urges people to work from home and avoid pubs, clubs and theatres

Government bids to curb the spread of the virus, which has infected at least 1,543 people in the UK.

Travellers call for a permanent home

A couple who have parked their caravans on land near a Grantham street are calling on the council to give them a permanent home.

'Strong support for the budget'

The leader of South Kesteven District Council says he is 'proud and humbled' to receive strong support for the budget.

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'Time for SKDC to follow government's lead'

'Human compassion comes to the fore in a crisis'

'Human compassion comes to the fore in a crisis'

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

'Our actions can make a difference'

'Our actions can make a difference'

Former Mayor of Grantham Alan Parkin dies aged 90

Former Mayor of Grantham Alan Parkin dies aged 90

Lincolnshire MPs join forces to urge constituents to follow rules and keep calm

Lincolnshire MPs join forces to urge constituents to follow rules and keep calm

Coronavirus: Leisure centres in Grantham and other district towns are closed

Coronavirus: Leisure centres in Grantham and other district towns are closed

Coronavirus: Government announces it will pay 80 per cent of salaries of employees unable to work, extra for Universal Credit and help for self-employed

Coronavirus: Government announces it will pay 80 per cent of salaries of employees unable to work, extra for Universal Credit and help for self-employed

Councillors still here to help during coronavirus crisis

Councillors still here to help during coronavirus crisis

'We must do whatever it takes to get through the coronavirus crisis'

'We must do whatever it takes to get through the coronavirus crisis'

All theatres, cafes and leisure centres told to close today

All theatres, cafes and leisure centres told to close today

Coronavirus: Information hub launched in South Kesteven for district residents

Coronavirus: Information hub launched in South Kesteven for district residents

Coronavirus: Lincolnshire County Council staff to work from home and council meetings suspended

Coronavirus: Lincolnshire County Council staff to work from home and council meetings suspended

Council leader recommends closure of Guildhall Arts Centre and Wyndham Park Visitors' Centre

Council leader recommends closure of Guildhall Arts Centre and Wyndham Park Visitors' Centre

CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson urges people to work from home and avoid pubs, clubs and theatres

CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson urges people to work from home and avoid pubs, clubs and theatres

Travellers call for a permanent home

Travellers call for a permanent home

'Strong support for the budget'

'Strong support for the budget'

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